Hello Dance Fest Volunteer
2026 Hello! Volunteers
Join one of the most organized volunteer groups in the latin dance festival community.
We pride ourselves on creating the spearhead that defines what volunteers can accomplish with proper direction and care.

At a Glance:
10 Hours
The minimum number of volunteer hours required in exchange for a full pass.
3 Days
All volunteers are required to volunteer for all three days during the festival.
20%
Drop Out or
Rejection Rate

1 in 5 dancers who request to volunteer with us are declined due to failed reference checks, schedule incompatibility, or self drop-out before they have a shot to volunteer with us.

How to Volunteer:
Last Day to Volunteer
1. Fill Out Request Form
Review the prerequisites and submit your request.
hellodancefest.com/volunteer-request
2. Receive Email Confirmation
You'll receive an email confirming your submission. Now you just wait for your reference checks to pass.
3. Pass Reference Checks
If all goes well you'll receive a text message with an invitation to join our Volunteers WhatsApp group.
4. Wait for Further Instructions
You'll receive further information in the communication group.
Ticket Transfer & Roommate Search
Ticket Transfer & Roommate Search
Find some great deals on passes or room shares!
Share or search for other dancers that are either selling their full pass or looking for roommates for this great festival.
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Hello Fest Volunteer Roadmap
We reward loyalty and exemplary behavior with perks for our volunteers.
Hello Dance Fest Volunteer Roadmap
Newbie
* Passes Reference Checks and/or successfully volunteers at Hello Monthly
* Passed through all behavior checks during the onboarding process (assessed by communication during scheduling process)
Rookie
* Added to the Whatsapp Volunteers Group
* Scheduled through the intake form as normal based on order received
* First time volunteering at Hello Fest (but could have volunteered at Hello Monthly)
Veteran
* Succesfully volunteered for one year at Hello Fest with no red flags from the Volunteers Manager
* Higher Priority during Scheduling afer filling out Intake Form (Number of years of service increases priority)
* Priority increases every year based on uninterrupted and continued service
* Breaks in service will move you down in priority (but still higher than a Rookie)
Volunteers Lead
* Minimum of two years of service required
* Based on observed behavior and hand-selected by Volunteers Manager
* Only five leads are selected per festival year
* Scheduling based on your availability and preference
* Gains some managerial responsibilities such as moving volunteers horizontally in the schedule
* Still coordinates with Volunteers Manager for direction
* Volunteers could be rotated in/out as a lead over the course of years
Diehard
* Minimum of four years of uninterrupted service (no years missed)
* Exemplary behavior observed by Volunteers Manager
* Must have been selected as a Lead for at least one year
* Reduction of Required Volunteer Hours from 10 to 9 Hours
* Includes Higher Priority during Scheduling (after filling out intake form if not scheduled as a lead)
* Ability to schedule more than 1 hour of volunteering on Thursday night
Hotshot
* Minimum of six years of uninterrupted service (no years missed)
* Exemplary behavior observed by Volunteers Manager and festival organizer(s)
* Must have been a Lead for at least one year
* Reduction of required volunteer hours from 9 to 8 hours
* Higher Priority during Scheduling (early intake-form access before opening time if not scheduled as a lead)
* Ability to schedule more than 1 hour of volunteering on Thursday
* Option for scheduling for special assignments instead of just registration or wristband checks
(e.g. competition administration, performance showcase administration)
Assistant to the Volunteers Manager
* Minimum of eight years of uninterrupted service (no years missed)
* Exemplary behavior observed by Volunteers Manager and festival organizer(s)
* Must have volunteered at least twice Hello Monthly with no red flags
* Must have been a Lead for at least two years
* Volunteer hours based on needs (but no more than 8 hours during the whole festival weekend)
* Scheduling based on your availability and selection (includes Thursday)
* Option for scheduling for special assignments instead of just registration or wristband checks
* Only two assistants are selected per festival year
Do you have what it takes?
We appreciate the service provided by our volunteers.
Those that continue to return to help us year by year will gain more perks that will enhance their overall experience.
hellodancefest.com/volunteer-request
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  • Full Pass
  • $230
  • Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, and Zouk
  • Dancing up 'til 7:00am
  • All Day Workshops
  • Day Dancing
  • Performance Showcases
  • PreParty
  • Buy Pass Now
  • Pre-Party
  • $20
  • Thu
  • Add more memories with
    an extra night of dancing at the venue.
  • 10:00pm - 3:00am
  • At the Same Venue
  • Some Int'l Artists Expected
  • Bachata & Salsa
  • Zouk
  • Zouk JnJ
  • $25
  • Sat, Sun
  • Compete against your peers to
    see who's the best social dancer.
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Hosted by BZDC
  • Full or Night Pass Required
  • BZDC Scoring
  • Prelims Saturday
  • Finals Sunday
  • Party Pass
  • $180
  • Fri, Sat, Sun
  • 7:30pm to 7:00am Nightly
  • Performance Showcases
  • All Four Genre Access
  • Three Nights for One Price
It's cheaper to buy a full pass than buying individual night passes. $30 fee if you want to transfer your pass to another dancer, officially and safely with us. Beware of scammers.